CPI Aerostructures Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Fourth Quarter 2023 vs. Fourth Quarter 2022

  • Revenue of $23.5 million compared to $24.1 million;
  • Gross profit of $4.1 million compared to $3.9 million;
  • Gross margin of 17.4% compared to 16.1%;
  • Net income of $14.8 million compared to net income of $6.8 million;
  • Earnings per share of $1.20 ($0.09 excluding the fourth quarter 2023 deferred tax asset valuation allowance reduction of $1.11) compared to earnings per share of $0.55 ($0.03 excluding the fourth quarter 2022 deferred tax asset valuation allowance reduction of $0.52);
  • Cash flow from operations of $3.1 million compared to $0.1 million.

Full Year 2023 vs. Full Year 2022

  • Revenue of $86.5 million compared to $83.3 million;
  • Gross profit of $17.1 million compared to $16.3 million;
  • Gross margin of 19.7% compared to 19.6%;
  • Net income of $17.2 million compared to $9.2 million;
  • Earnings per share of $1.40 ($0.28 excluding the fourth quarter 2023 deferred tax asset valuation allowance reduction of $1.12) compared to $0.74 ($0.28 excluding the fourth quarter 2022 deferred tax asset valuation allowance reduction of $0.52 less the first quarter of 2022 severance accrual of $0.06);
  • Cash flow from operations of $3.9 million compared to $0.9 million;
  • Debt as of December 31, 2023 of $20.1 million compared to $22.8 million as of December 31, 2022.

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2023.

“We reported solid full-year results, delivering 3.8% increased revenue and a 4.7% increase in gross profit in 2023. Our net income, including the deferred tax asset valuation allowance reduction of $14.2 million described below, was up 87.5% with EPS up 88.8% from prior year. We generated $3.9 million in cash flow from operations during 2023, which allowed us to reduce debt by $2.7 million,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO.

Added Ms. Hakim, “After reevaluating our net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”), and based on our performance outlook, we determined that the valuation allowance we maintain on our deferred tax asset should be reduced by $14.2 million, and we realized a tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2023 of the same amount upon recording this reduction.”

“We ended the year with a strong backlog of $513.4 million, which includes multiple exciting new programs providing us an opportunity for continued growth in 2024. We remain confident in CPI Aero’s long-term outlook and look forward to the multiple opportunities ahead as we continue to build on our positive relationships with our customers.”

About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words “expect,” “outlook,” “opportunities ahead,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include the Company’s expected financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024. The Company does not guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by its forward-looking statements, including those important factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company may elect to do so at some point in the future, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and it disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. For more information, visit www.cpiaero.com, and follow us on Twitter @CPIAERO.

Contacts:  
Investor Relations Counsel
LHA Investor Relations
Jody Burfening
(212) 838-3777
[email protected]
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
Andrew L. Davis
Chief Financial Officer
(631) 586-5200
[email protected]
www.cpiaero.com
   
CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
    December 31,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
ASSETS                
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ 5,094,794     $ 3,847,225  
Accounts receivable, net     4,352,196       4,857,772  
Insurance recovery receivable           3,600,000  
Contract assets, net     35,312,068       27,384,540  
Inventory     1,436,647       2,493,069  
Refundable income taxes     40,000       40,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     678,026       975,830  
Total Current Assets     46,913,731       43,198,436  
                 
Operating lease right-of-use assets     4,740,193       6,526,627  
Property and equipment, net     794,056       1,124,556  
Deferred tax asset     19,938,124       6,574,463  
Goodwill     1,784,254       1,784,254  
Other assets     189,774       238,744  
Total Assets   $ 74,360,132     $ 59,447,080  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 10,487,012     $ 8,029,996  
Accrued expenses     10,275,695       7,344,590  
Litigation settlement obligation           3,600,000  
Contract liabilities     5,937,629       6,001,726  
Loss reserve     337,351       576,549  
Current portion of line of credit     2,400,000       1,200,000  
Current portion of long-term debt     44,498       1,719,766  
Operating lease liabilities     1,999,058       1,817,811  
Income taxes payable     30,107       11,396  
Total Current Liabilities     31,511,350       30,301,834  
                 
Line of credit, net of current portion     17,640,000       19,800,000  
Long-term operating lease liabilities     3,100,571       5,077,235  
Long-term debt, net of current portion     26,483       70,981  
Total Liabilities     52,278,404       55,250,050  
Commitments and Contingencies (see note 16)                
Shareholders’ Equity:                
Common stock – $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 12,771,434 and 12,506,795 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding     12,771       12,507  
Additional paid-in capital     73,872,679       73,189,449  
Accumulated deficit     (51,803,722 )     (69,004,926 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity     22,081,728       4,197,030  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   $ 74,360,132     $ 59,447,080  
 
CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
    2023     2022  
             
Revenue   $ 86,466,321     $ 83,335,764  
                 
Cost of sales     69,400,693       67,031,502  
                 
Gross profit     17,065,628       16,304,262  
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses     10,758,624       11,410,067  
Income from operations     6,307,004       4,894,195  
                 
Interest expense     (2,455,214 )     (2,271,101 )
Income before benefit for income taxes     3,851,790       2,623,094  
                 
Benefit from income taxes     (13,349,414 )     (6,553,131 )
Net income   $ 17,201,204     $ 9,176,225  
                 
                 
Income per common share-basic   $ 1.40     $ 0.74  
Income per common share-diluted   $ 1.38     $ 0.74  
                 
Shares used in computing income per common share:                
Basic     12,311,219       12,389,890  
Diluted     12,471,961       12,389,890  


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